How Do You Spell DESPOILING?

Pronunciation: [dɪspˈɔ͡ɪlɪŋ] (IPA)

Despoiling is spelled with two syllables, pronounced /dɪˈspɔɪlɪŋ/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "i" sound, as in "tin", followed by "sp" pronounced as "spuh". The second syllable begins with the "oy" diphthong, as in "boy", followed by "ling" pronounced as "ling". Despoiling means to steal or take something by force, often in a violent manner. It can also refer to the act of ruining or destroying something valuable.

DESPOILING Meaning and Definition

  1. Despoiling refers to the act of plundering, looting, or ravaging something or someone. It involves taking away valuable possessions, resources, or qualities from a person, place, or thing in a forceful or destructive manner. Despoiling is often associated with acts of theft, vandalism, or destruction, leaving the subject in a state of disarray, ruin, or loss.

    The term commonly refers to the unlawful or unethical act of seizing or confiscating property, often driven by greed or a desire for personal gain. Despoiling can occur on various scales, ranging from individual incidents of theft to large-scale attacks on natural environments or cultural heritage. The action may inflict harm physically, economically, or emotionally, leaving the victim or the affected party suffering the consequences.

    Despoiling can also extend to non-material aspects, such as the corruption or spoiling of ideas, principles, or virtues. In this context, it can involve the manipulation or degradation of values, beliefs, or ideals, often with the intention of distorting or undermining their original meaning or purpose.

    Overall, despoiling encompasses acts of seizing, looting, or vandalizing, which disrupt the natural order and integrity of a subject. The term carries negative connotations, relating to acts of selfishness, destruction, or disregard for the well-being and rights of others.

Common Misspellings for DESPOILING

Etymology of DESPOILING

The word despoiling has its etymology rooted in the Middle English word despoil, which can be traced back to the Old French word despoillier. This Old French term, in turn, derives from the Latin word spoliare, meaning to strip off or to plunder.

Similar spelling words for DESPOILING

Conjugate verb Despoiling

CONDITIONAL

I would despoil
we would despoil
you would despoil
he/she/it would despoil
they would despoil

FUTURE

I will despoil
we will despoil
you will despoil
he/she/it will despoil
they will despoil

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have despoiled
we will have despoiled
you will have despoiled
he/she/it will have despoiled
they will have despoiled

PAST

I despoiled
we despoiled
you despoiled
he/she/it despoiled
they despoiled

PAST PERFECT

I had despoiled
we had despoiled
you had despoiled
he/she/it had despoiled
they had despoiled

PRESENT

I despoil
we despoil
you despoil
he/she/it despoils
they despoil

PRESENT PERFECT

I have despoiled
we have despoiled
you have despoiled
he/she/it has despoiled
they have despoiled
I am despoiling
we are despoiling
you are despoiling
he/she/it is despoiling
they are despoiling
I was despoiling
we were despoiling
you were despoiling
he/she/it was despoiling
they were despoiling
I will be despoiling
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I have been despoiling
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I would have despoiled
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I would be despoiling
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